Overview

Reasons to study a Doctor of Education programme at Murdoch University

Be mentored by our experienced education professionals who are here to support you in becoming a confident, creative and flexible educator.

Develop research skills by undertaking a research-based project in an area of interest.

Enjoy flexible learning with options for after-work or school holiday meetings.

Your future career

You’ll graduate qualified for high-level professional roles in the education and community sector. Careers could include:

Head of Department

School Leader

Program Leader or Designer

Advisor to Government

University Lecturer/Tutor

Instructional Designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Educational Research Seminar

Literature Review and Proposal

Research in Education (Research Dissertation)

Quantitative Research Methods

Advanced Qualitative Approaches to Research

Mixed Methods and Multi-methods Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Education View 18 other PhDs in Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 106089E

To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Doctoral Degree (Professional), an applicant must have:

Bachelor Degree with at least a 2A Honours normally in the same discipline (AQF level 8); or

a Masters Degree normally in the same discipline (AQF level 9); or

a Bachelor Degree normally in the same discipline (AQF level 7) and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Studies with evidence of substantive and significant scholarly or professional attainments including satisfactory research preparation the equivalent of AQF level 8 or 9.

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Tuition Fees

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33866 AUD / year

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Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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Overview

Your future career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Perth

Funding

Scholarships Information

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